Space, available transportation, workforce, education, utilities and infrastructure… All are requirements for economic development. Chillicothe’s Economic Developer Terry Rumery says we can meet a majority of the requests presented by those looking. Rumery says fixing those types of issues can cost in the 10’s of millions of dollars. He says another issue is, do we […]
2023/24 Chillicothe R-II Budget Will Be Heavy On Expenditures
The 2023/24 Chillicothe R-II Budget will be heavy on the expenditure side, but Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says that was expected. Wiebers says the difference between revenue and expenditures is quite large. The funds for construction were put to work while the district held them. The district will hold the final budget meeting and approve […]
Student Handbook Changes Include EHallPass
The Student Handbook changes for the upcoming school year for the Chillicothe Middle School and High School will include information on a new E Hall Pass system. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers explains. Dr Wiebers says this can identify misuse of hall passes. The E Hall Pass system was purchased using the district Safety Grant Funds
Chillicothe Police Report For Wednesday
Eighty-three calls for service were handled by Chillicothe Police Department Wednesday. Some of the calls include: Calls included several well-being checks and numerous calls to report illegal activity. 6:12 pm, Officer responded to Polk St. and Locust St. for a two-vehicle non-injury motor vehicle crash….. 7:08 pm, Subject called with information on a mistreated dog […]
Soper Arrested On Warrant
Fifty-two-year-old Stacey Soper was arrested by Livingston County Deputies on June 16th for alleged abuse or neglect of a child. The incident is alleged to have taken place May 9th. Soper was booked and released on her own recognizance. Her next appearance is June 28th for an initial appearance. Soper was elected to the Chillicothe […]
Booked On Warrant
A Kansas City man, 34-year-old Ryan L Byrom was arrested Tuesday by Clay County authorities on a Livingston County warrant for alleged failure to appear on charges of alleged speeding and driving while revoked He is held at the Caldwell County Detention Center with bond set at $642.
Overtime Grant Application
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is applying for a Deputy Salary Supplement Funds grant for an additional $100 per deputy for overtime enforcement. The application was presented to the Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas, who signed for the county. The application is now awaiting final approval from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. If approved, the […]
Sheriff’s Report For Early June
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department report for early June includes several incidents and arrests. June 03 a deputy located an a vehicle blocking a gate to a rural business. The plates did not match the vehicle and investigation shows the plates had allegedly been stolen. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 42-year-old Serena Jo […]
Taken To Prison
Seven detainees were transported by Livingston County Deputies, to the Missouri Department of Correction under court order. June 14th, deputies transported: 32-year-old Rachel Waldrep of Kansas City was sentenced to three years for possession of a controlled substance. 21-year-old Madeline Ellis of Braymer was sentenced to 4 years for possession of a controlled substance 35-year-old […]
Mudcats’ Comeback Leads To 5-4 Win Over Mustangs
Every time these two teams play, there always seems to be a lot on the line. Early in the season, Chillicothe claims a 1-0 series lead over St. Joseph in the 2023 regular season. With their eyes set on ending a losing streak, the Mudcats would rally late to take a 5-4 victory. Things got […]